resistances
[/rɪˈzɪstənsɪz/]
nounpl: resistances
resistências
1. The act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding something
The group faced strong resistances from the local government.
O grupo enfrentou fortes resistências do governo local.
2. The opposition offered by one thing to another; impedance
Air resistances affect the speed of falling objects.
As resistências do ar afetam a velocidade dos objetos em queda.
3. In physics and electronics, the property of a conductor that impedes the flow of electric current
Different materials have different electrical resistances.
Diferentes materiais têm diferentes resistências elétricas.
4. Plural of resistance; multiple instances or types of opposing forces
The project encountered various resistances from different departments.
O projeto encontrou várias resistências de diferentes departamentos.
In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, 'resistências' is commonly used in political discourse regarding social movements and civil resistance. The term carries weight in historical contexts, particularly regarding resistance to authoritarian regimes. In technical contexts, it's a standard physics and engineering term used interchangeably between Brazil and Portugal.
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